Arriving from Chicago, Slater was placed on the Yankees' active roster about an hour before Wednesday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, with lefty-hitting catcher-first baseman J.C. Escarra optioned to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The Yankees have acquired outfielder Austin Slater from the White Sox, as New York continues to bolster a roster currently without superstar outfielder Aaron Judge.

The New York Yankees could be very busy at the trade deadline in search of relievers. Could they swing a blockbuster trade for a superstar reliever with club control?

"The Yankees are rumored to be willing to listen on relievers on expiring deals," Carannante wrote. "Weaver, who has seen a considerable drop-off from last year, is one of those arms. And if the Yankees aren't contending,